Engine pushing (GR/SR 4.12)
An engine shall push
a train outside the station limits only under special instructions.
An engine may push a
train outside station limits in circumstances such as-
1.
Regular
working of Material trains.
2.
Inability
of engine to haul the load.
3. Line obstructed and
trains required working to the point of obstruction.
4.
Working
of relief trains during emergencies etc.
5.
To pick up an injured passenger or a person knocked out by the train, if considered necessary.
Once a train enters a bock section normally
it should not be pushed back.
If the train is unable to go forward, and no
relief engine is available, the Guard in consultation with LP can decide to
push back the train after taking the following precautions.
Ø The Guard/LP shall
contact SM/SCOR/TPC telephonically and obtain permission to push back. Such
permission shall be given by SM of the station in rear supported by a PN.
Ø If SM/SCOR/TPC could
not be contacted, the Guard/ALP shall walk to the nearest station and SM shall
then issue Caution Order permitting pushing back.
Ø SM of the station in
advance shall issue Caution order only after obtaining permission supported by
a PN from SM of station in rear.
Ø Guard of the pushing
train shall travel in the leading vehicle fitted with braking apparatus or hand
brakes.
Ø If the leading
vehicle is not so fitted, the Guard shall travel in the nearest vehicle which
is so fitted.
Ø The speed of the
train, when Guard is traveling in the leading vehicle shall not exceed 15 kmph
and in any other vehicle, 10 kmph.
Ø Guard shall keep a
good lookout and continuously exhibit PHS to the LP. In absence of PHS, LP
shall stop the train at once.
Ø On single line
sections, the LP of pushing train shall stop outside the FSS and whistle.
Ø SM shall arrange to
receive the train by taking OFF the reception signals.
Ø On Double line
sections when a train is pushed the LP shall bring his train to a stop opposite
the FSS pertaining to the other line or at the LSS whichever he comes across
first and whistle.
Ø The train shall be
piloted inside the station on a written memo issued by SM.
Ø A Patrol or a
searchlight special with one or more vehicles in front of the engine may be
permitted to run at maximum speed of 40 kmph.
